Building the Lean Supply Chain Leader (Lean Supply Chain – Module 3)
The third module of the Lean Supply Chain series, for leaders. Participants learn to lead the shift to Lean thinking, build a Lean culture using the House of Lean, practise go-see management and A3 thinking, and create leader standard work that sustains improvement.
At a glance
- 3 days · Module 3 of 3
Who it's for
- Supply chain & logistics managers
- Material, production-control & transportation managers
- Warehousing & purchasing managers
Learning objectives
- Lead the change from traditional to Lean thinking
- Build a Lean culture using the House of Lean
- Practise go-see management, A3 thinking and leader-as-teacher
- Create leader standard work and sustain continuous improvement
Detailed content
- Building the Lean culture
- Lean principles deep dive (House of Lean)
- A3 thinking
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Lean & change management
- Building the Lean leader
- Leader standard work & go-see (gemba)
- Personal SWOT – lean leader A3
- Building & sustaining A3 thinking
- Sustaining true continuous improvement
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Lean Culture & Principles
- A3 Thinking & Problem Solving
- Leading Lean Change
- Sustaining
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Waste walk (gemba) using the 8-waste checklist
- Lean simulation game: push vs. pull, before and after improvement
- Plan a one-week Kaizen event with targets and team roles
- Solve a real problem with 8D or A3 from containment to verification
Tools and templates you keep
- 8-waste observation sheet
- Kaizen event charter and newspaper (action list)
- Standard work and SMED analysis sheets
- 8D report and A3 templates
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Lean Enterprise Institute principles (Womack & Jones)
- Toyota Production System
- Ford 8D / VDA problem-solving guidance
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
Frequently asked questions
How long is Building the Lean Supply Chain Leader (Lean Supply Chain – Module 3)?
The program runs 3 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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